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Pledge for parity: Elevating women to act on climate

by Cheri Cornell on

Women may be the most important resource in our efforts to fight climate change. We are worried about what we are doing to our children now and for generations to come.... and we have more power than you think.

OR to quit coal by 2035, get 50% clean power by 2040

by Seth Zuckerman on

Dem candidates take different approaches to fracking, China to reduce its energy intensity 18% by 2020, Canada weighs national carbon pricing, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

Green Bonds Flourishing

by John McGarry on

“Green Bonds” were quite the hit in 2015’s debt capital markets, totaling a record issuance of $59 billion, triple their 2013 value, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

Oregon Legislature Passes Historic Coal Transition Bill

by Climate Solutions on

Legislation will move Oregon off coal power, double state’s clean energy target to 50% by 2040

Oregon makes history on clean energy

by Kristen Sheeran on

Oregon is now on its way to have one of the cleanest energy grids in the country. We're so proud!

Growth in EV use could lead to next oil glut in 2020s

by Seth Zuckerman on

Utilities move to cut coal use despite stay on Clean Power Plan, Shell replaces executive who led Arctic oil push, Midwest wind generation sets new records, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

Washington State takes steps to strengthen Clean Air Rule, cut emissions

by Vlad Gutman-Britten on

Cleaner air ahead! Washington's Department of Ecology is giving itself the opportunity to strengthen new plans to cut carbon emissions and to accelerate our state's transition to a clean-powered, sustainable economy.

On the road to net zero energy homes in Oregon?

by David Van't Hof on

It's time for Oregon to reclaim a leadership position on building codes and to join the vanguard of states leading the way in pursuit of net zero energy homes and businesses. 

US installs more new solar than fossil gas in 2015

by Seth Zuckerman on

175 publicly traded oil firms face bankruptcy risk, bipartisan governors’ group signs clean-energy accord, Koch brothers prepare to attack electric vehicle incentives, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

Solar and EVs advance as Washington Legislature passes midpoint

by Vlad Gutman-Britten on

Washington’s short legislative session is more than half completed—and we’re cautiously optimistic that this session could include big wins for the environment and our climate. But don’t pop the bubbly just yet!

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